Therapeutic SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Grade A Recruitment Ltd; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 13,837 - 17,527; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Long-term supply until Christmas 2026

Permanent position potential

Supportive therapeutic environment

Refer a friend £100

Job summary

Grade A Recruitment Ltd are partnering with a specialist SEN school in King's Lynn to appoint a Learning Support Assistant on a long-term supply basis. The role is full-time with immediate start and may become permanent for the right candidate, with part-time applications also considered.

You will support pupils with SEMH and additional learning needs, assist teachers with engaging activities, and help foster a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment. DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN, SEMH or support-based setting.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH and additional learning needs both in and out of the classroom.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive learning activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Build strong and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support the implementation of individual learning and behaviour plans.
• Help create a safe, positive and supportive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and wider support teams.

Skills

SEMH experience

Patience

Strong communication

Job description

Grade A Recruitment Ltd are partnering with a specialist SEN school in King's Lynn to appoint a Learning Support Assistant on a long-term supply basis. The role is full-time with immediate start and may become permanent for the right candidate, with part-time applications also considered.

You will support pupils with SEMH and additional learning needs, assist teachers with engaging activities, and help foster a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment. DBS check will be required.